Universal Studios Japan Announces Summer Event: 25th Anniversary Summer Nights Reimagined! New Summer Entertainment 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' Debuts July 1!
Universal Studios Japan, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will host 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' from July 1 to August 26, 2026. This new summer night entertainment promises a grand night festival space where both adults and children can truly "party hard" with water and foam dance shows, street performances, and glowing food.
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Universal Studios Japan, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has decided to hold 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, completely renewing its summer night entertainment into a brand new experience.
While we have previously delivered summer night entertainment through special shows, this year will feature a magnificent night festival space where both adults and children can truly "party hard" from the bottom of their hearts.
On summer nights when the heat subsides, the park transforms into a dazzling "night festival" with colorful neon lights. At Gramercy Park, everyone can get soaked with massive amounts of water and foam, dance with all their might, and get wildly hyped with DJ Stuart. Walking through the streets, you'll be drawn into super cool performances one after another, and satisfied with unique park food stalls. Like the stalls that adorn a "traditional festival," we will deliver fun night entertainment that enlivens the entire park. Look forward to a summer of "partying hard" where adults and children alike can let loose and play to their fullest all day long.
'Universal Cool Summer ~Discover U!!!~'
Summer Event 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' is born! The park is filled with festival entertainment that livens up the whole place! "Partying hard" everywhere you go!
This event is a night-only festival entertainment that fills the entire park with excitement, like stalls adorning a "traditional festival," featuring flashy water-soaked dance shows, street shows, and fun food markets and games with glowing food and merchandise.
In the new night show 'NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri,' popular Sesame Street friends, My Melody & Kuromi, Woody & Winnie Woodpecker, and entertainers will appear in yukata! Guests will get "completely soaked" by massive amounts of water and foam, creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Furthermore, with stylish sounds by tofubeats, a popular music producer/DJ who has worked on many hit songs, guests can shout and dance with all their might to familiar summer songs and original numbers, experiencing a "super enthusiastic" time.
'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~'
'Grow Up Street Performance'
Street shows that draw you in just by walking by will also appear exclusively at night. In 'Minion BOO-YA Block Party,' DJ Stuart plays 80s electro-pop, and you can get wildly feverish with the Minions right in front of you! 'Grow Up Street Performance' will feature four new street shows with soap bubbles, acrobatics, BMX, and more, held at various locations throughout the park! You can take photos, dance, and have a blast as you please amidst the colorful lights.
Park food and carnival games will also be in a limited-edition festival style this summer. 'Universal Market,' illuminated by neon lanterns, will feature glowing drinks and churros inspired by "chocolate bananas," offering a wide array of festival-themed street food. You can enjoy gourmet food and games with a traditional festival feel while strolling through the park. Neon-colored plush toys that "look great" at a night festival will also appear as carnival game prizes.
The 'Summer Grow Moment' will be held at the lagoon with pyrotechnics (fireworks)! It's a super moving moment that concludes a summer day with colorful pyrotechnics and music. Enjoy the summer festival that livens up the entire park to the fullest with your family, friends, and companions.
In addition, many other summer-limited programs are available for both adults and children to let loose and "party hard," so please look forward to new information.
■ Event Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
*The event will not be held on Friday, August 21, 2026.
■ Event Hours: 18:30 – 21:00
*On Friday, July 3, 2026, and Saturday, August 22, 2026, the event will run until 20:00.
'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' Overview Event Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
■ NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri
'NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri'
Everyone dance with all your might! The strongest summer dance getting soaked!
When you hear the lively festival rhythm, gather at the main stage!
Dance with all your might with the popular park characters in yukata, to familiar summer songs stylishly arranged!
Water and foam splash powerfully on the stylish and cool stage illuminated by lights!
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While we have previously delivered summer night entertainment through special shows, this year will feature a magnificent night festival space where both adults and children can truly "party hard" from the bottom of their hearts.
On summer nights when the heat subsides, the park transforms into a dazzling "night festival" with colorful neon lights. At Gramercy Park, everyone can get soaked with massive amounts of water and foam, dance with all their might, and get wildly hyped with DJ Stuart. Walking through the streets, you'll be drawn into super cool performances one after another, and satisfied with unique park food stalls. Like the stalls that adorn a "traditional festival," we will deliver fun night entertainment that enlivens the entire park. Look forward to a summer of "partying hard" where adults and children alike can let loose and play to their fullest all day long.
'Universal Cool Summer ~Discover U!!!~'
Summer Event 'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' is born! The park is filled with festival entertainment that livens up the whole place! "Partying hard" everywhere you go!
This event is a night-only festival entertainment that fills the entire park with excitement, like stalls adorning a "traditional festival," featuring flashy water-soaked dance shows, street shows, and fun food markets and games with glowing food and merchandise.
In the new night show 'NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri,' popular Sesame Street friends, My Melody & Kuromi, Woody & Winnie Woodpecker, and entertainers will appear in yukata! Guests will get "completely soaked" by massive amounts of water and foam, creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Furthermore, with stylish sounds by tofubeats, a popular music producer/DJ who has worked on many hit songs, guests can shout and dance with all their might to familiar summer songs and original numbers, experiencing a "super enthusiastic" time.
'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~'
'Grow Up Street Performance'
Street shows that draw you in just by walking by will also appear exclusively at night. In 'Minion BOO-YA Block Party,' DJ Stuart plays 80s electro-pop, and you can get wildly feverish with the Minions right in front of you! 'Grow Up Street Performance' will feature four new street shows with soap bubbles, acrobatics, BMX, and more, held at various locations throughout the park! You can take photos, dance, and have a blast as you please amidst the colorful lights.
Park food and carnival games will also be in a limited-edition festival style this summer. 'Universal Market,' illuminated by neon lanterns, will feature glowing drinks and churros inspired by "chocolate bananas," offering a wide array of festival-themed street food. You can enjoy gourmet food and games with a traditional festival feel while strolling through the park. Neon-colored plush toys that "look great" at a night festival will also appear as carnival game prizes.
The 'Summer Grow Moment' will be held at the lagoon with pyrotechnics (fireworks)! It's a super moving moment that concludes a summer day with colorful pyrotechnics and music. Enjoy the summer festival that livens up the entire park to the fullest with your family, friends, and companions.
In addition, many other summer-limited programs are available for both adults and children to let loose and "party hard," so please look forward to new information.
■ Event Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
*The event will not be held on Friday, August 21, 2026.
■ Event Hours: 18:30 – 21:00
*On Friday, July 3, 2026, and Saturday, August 22, 2026, the event will run until 20:00.
'Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Grow Up~' Overview Event Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
■ NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri
'NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri'
Everyone dance with all your might! The strongest summer dance getting soaked!
When you hear the lively festival rhythm, gather at the main stage!
Dance with all your might with the popular park characters in yukata, to familiar summer songs stylishly arranged!
Water and foam splash powerfully on the stylish and cool stage illuminated by lights!
Co